Réunion in December

Christmas holidays; heat and the first cyclones; 20 December is Fèt Kaf.

• West coast (leeward) · Saint-Gilles, L'Hermitage, Saint-Leu, Saint-Pierrehot

  The dry, sunny side; lagoon swimming all year, hot and humid in summer.

• East coast (windward) · Saint-Benoît, Sainte-Rose, Saint-Philipperainy

  Among the rainiest places on earth in cyclone season; green, waterfalls, lava flows.

• Cirques · Cilaos, Salazie, Mafaterainy

  Clear mornings, cloud by late morning; June–August nights near 5 °C in Cilaos.

• High peaks and volcano · Piton des Neiges, Piton de la Fournaise, Plaine des Cafresfine

  Frost possible at the summits June–August; start before dawn for views.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Fèt Kaf (abolition of slavery)

  20 Dec

  Public holiday with concerts and ceremonies; shops close.

• Christmas

  25 Dec

  Holiday peak.

Crowds · Réunion

High

Prices · Réunion

High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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